Clyde & Co are presently in search of an Associate with at least
1 year post-qualification experience to provide support to our Cape
Town Marine and Insurance Team. This position offers an excellent
chance to become part of a team comprising of industry experts. You
will represent a diverse portfolio of regional and international
clients, while also benefiting from unparalleled access to our offices
in other jurisdictions. Moreover, there will be opportunities to
engage in various business development-related endeavours. This role
represents a fantastic prospect for career growth and development.
Key Responsibilities
Assisting the Partner and other team members on a range of complex
and large-scale matters, including but not limited to:
International trade, commodities, shipping, transportation,
commercial agreements, court proceedings, domestic and international
arbitration, marine insurance, and commercial disputes
Conducting legal research and analysis related to a broad-spectrum
of legal issues and matters.
Strong research, writing, and analytical skills;
Ability to handle matters of a highly sensitive nature;
Ability to manage and prioritise multiple projects;
Ability to handle time sensitive matters;
Excellent organisational and time management skills;
Ability to identify and resolve problems quickly.
Candidate profile
Suitable candidates will have strong academic results.
Candidates will have minimum 1 years' post-qualification experience.
Ability to juggle a range of tasks and prioritise effectively.
Clear commercial understanding and outcome focus with a desire to
deliver the highest quality service and advice to leading
international clients.
Strong drafting skills and excellent attention to detail.
Proven ability to work as part of a team with varying levels of
responsibility and supervision depending upon the matter.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and networking ability.
Preference will be given to candidates with marine and/or
insurance background and qualifications.
Qualifications
Admitted to practice in South Africa
1+ years of disputes experience
Excellent academic credentials
Credible work history
Proficient to advanced user of Microsoft Word and Outlook
Proficient to advanced user of PDF programs such as Adobe,
Nuance/Kofax, etc.
Applicant must be detailed oriented and highly motivated with the
ability to multi-task and work independently in a fast-paced environment.
Impressive command of grammar and punctuation
Must have experience with FileSite, iManage, or equivalent
document management system.
Clyde & Co is a global law firm with 400 partners, 2000 legal
professionals and 3600 staff in over 40 offices across six continents.
Its core global sectors position it at the heart of global trade and
commerce: insurance; marine, natural resources and energy; projects
and construction; aviation.
Our vision is to be our clients' first choice for complex,
multi-jurisdictional matters in our chosen sectors by investing in our
core practice areas in chosen locations, serving an international
client base and build a network of offices in key trading zones. Our
key focus is also to become the "go to" firm in emerging
markets, running ourselves professionally by attracting and developing
the best people.
Our Values
Our values are the principles that
guide the decisions we make, unite us in our endeavours and
strengthen our delivery, for our clients and our firm. We:
Work as one
We are a globally connected team of talented people
who act with a firm-first mentality to achieve success
Excel with clients
We aim high and challenge ourselves to deliver
unique excellence for our clients, keeping them at the centre of
everything we do
Celebrate difference
We help each other to be at our best and believe our
differences result in greater achievement
Act boldly We
seek new opportunities, take action and learn as we go, recognising
that curiosity drives our development and contributes to growth
Role Competency Requirements
Clyde & Co is committed to providing extensive, personal and
professional development opportunities for our people enabling them to
be highly effective in their current role as well as assisting them to
fulfil their career aspirations.
The competencies are used to inform all aspects of career
development. They vary across levels and different business areas and
fall under the following areas:
Technical Excellence
Technical legal expertise: the knowledge of the law and ability to
apply it
Research: the ability to conduct research effectively and apply it commercially
Managing legal processes: the ability to ensure all legal processes
are followed efficiently and effectively
People and Team
Guiding individual performance and development: develops the skills
of self and others
Teamwork and collaboration: working cooperatively and effectively
with others
Leadership: creating high performing teams
Client Relationships and Business Development
Building business relationships: establishing, maintaining and using
relationships to create and develop business opportunities
Commercial thinking: understanding the commercial drivers
Cross-selling and business development
Finance and Practice Management
Finance management and understanding of the business
Project management: ensuring projects are delivered
Knowledge sharing
Personal Effectiveness
Communication
Clarity of thinking
Personal contribution
This is the job description as constituted at present; however, Clyde
& Co reserves the right to reasonably amend it in accordance with
the changing needs of the business.
